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Plateau d'Emparis from Besse

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Plateau d'Emparis from Besse
Plateau d'Emparis from Besse
Plateau d'Emparis from Besse
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Difficulty points 1190
Length 12.2 km
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest 100 metres 29%
Total ascent 1037 m

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22 hairpin turns
Gravel
#37 toughest climb of France
#34 most elevation gain of Isère
#71 longest climb of Isère
#73 average steepest climb of Isère
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Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is a climb in the region Isère. It is 12.2 km long and bridges 1037 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1190. The top of the ascent is located at 2272 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: D 25 & Rue Principale Sainte-Anne (D 25)

5.0 by olivier_g
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Magnificent views all the way up (Grandes Rousses) and at the summit (Aiguilles d'Arve, Meije). At the end of September, the route was very lightly used.... read more

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Magnificent views all the way up (Grandes Rousses) and at the summit (Aiguilles d'Arve, Meije). At the end of September, the route was very lightly used.

Magnifique vues tout au long de l'ascension (Grandes Rousses) et au sommet (Aiguilles d'Arve, Meije). Fin septembre, la route était très peu fréquentée.
Piste carrossable, mais semble délicat pour un vélo de route compte tenu de l'état de la piste et de la pente soutenue.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:44:22
11 km/h 01:06:25
15 km/h 00:48:42
19 km/h 00:38:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Plateau d'Emparis from Besse belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is 12.2 km long.

The average gradient of Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is 8.5%.

Plateau d'Emparis from Besse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 29%.

The summit of Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is at 2272 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:44:22 to climb Plateau d'Emparis from Besse. At 11 km/h the time is 01:06:25, and at 15 km/h 00:48:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:27 is an achievable time.

Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is located in the region Isère in France.

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